Joint Press Statement | Global Gateway: EU provides €20 million additional funding towards the Africa CDC-WHO Mpox preparedness and response plan
ADDIS ABABA, 15 October – Jutta Urpilainen, European Commissioner for International Partnerships, has announced an additional €20 million funding towards the fight against Mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This additional funding contributes to the DRC’s Mpox response and supports preparedness against epidemics as part of the EU’s objective to support […]
Global Campaign Launched to Prioritise the Mental Health of Health Professionals on World Mental Health Day
Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA, 9th October 2024 – This World Mental Health Day, United for Global Mental Health, Africa CDC, the International Council of Nurses (ICN), and the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA) are launching a global campaign to call for more global attention on the mental health needs of health workers worldwide. The […]
Gilead Sciences, Rwanda’s Ministry of Health and Africa CDC Collaborate to Support Rwanda’s Marburg Virus Disease Response with Antiviral Therapeutic Donation
Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA, October 8, 2024 – Gilead Sciences, Inc., in collaboration with Africa CDC and Rwanda’s Ministry of Health, has donated 5,100 vials of remdesivir to support Rwanda’s response to the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD). This emergency donation aims to provide treatment to those affected by the virus following negotiations led by Africa CDC. […]
Africa CDC Congratulates Democratic Republic of the Congo on Launching Mpox Vaccination Campaign
ADDIS ABABA, 06 October 2024 – Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) congratulates the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on the successful launch of its Mpox vaccination campaign in two high-priority provinces. This marks a critical milestone in the ongoing efforts to control the Mpox outbreak and safeguard vulnerable populations across the […]
Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in Rwanda
Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA, 1 October 2024 – The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Rwanda declared a Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak on 27 September 2024. As of 30 September, 27 confirmed cases and 9 deaths have been reported; most of the cases are health care workers. Over 297 contacts have been registered and are under follow-up. The […]
Africa CDC Statement on the Pandemic Fund’s Fast-Track Allocation of US$128.89 Million to Address Mpox in 10 Countries
Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA – September 21, 2024: Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) expresses its deep gratitude and commendation for the Pandemic Fund’s decisive action to fast-track US$128.89 million to 10 African Union Member States affected by mpox. This timely allocation demonstrates the global community’s commitment to addressing the continent’s pressing health security challenges. With countries […]
PAHO and Africa CDC strengthen collaboration to address access to essential medicines and vaccines
Washington D.C., USA 20 September 2024 – The Pan American Health Organization today signed an agreement with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to collaborate on equitable access to vaccines, medicines and other strategic health technologies. Under the shared vision, the two organizations will leverage their respective expertise, including through PAHO’s Regional Revolving Funds, to strengthen […]
África Los CDC felicitan a Japón y a la RDC por la firma de notas para la donación de vacunas contra el Mpox
KINSHASA, 18 September – Africa CDC congratulates the Government of Japan and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on the agreement to donate Lc16 Mpox vaccines, along with specialized inoculation needles. A signing ceremony in Kinshasa formalized the exchange of notes for this crucial grant, marking a significant milestone in the […]
Les pays de l’Afrique centrale renforcent la réponse aux urgences sanitaires
N’Djaména, Tchad, 17 septembre 2024 – Le Centre africain de contrôle et de prévention des maladies (Africa CDC) poursuit son plaidoyer en faveur des institut nationaux de santé publique (INSP) et fait le point sur les avancées dans leur création et leur renforcement, un an après la réunion régionale qui s’est tenue au Burundi en […]
Los CDC de África acogen con satisfacción la declaración del Fondo Pandémico: Llamamiento urgente a la rapidez, la agilidad y la acción impactante en la respuesta al Mpox en África
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – September 11, 2024: Africa CDC welcomes the optimistic statement of the Governing Board of the Pandemic Fund (PF), which reflects our shared commitment to ensuring the health security of Africa. Africa CDC acknowledges and profoundly appreciates its continued support in strengthening pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response capacities across the continent. The two key outcomes of the statement, […]